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#Whistleblowers

# whistleblowers - Friday 9 May, 2014

Explainer: What is the Guerin report and why was it needed?
# Guerin Report
# Guerin Report

Explainer: What is the Guerin report and why was it needed?

May 9th 2014, 10:44 PM 20,024 Views 28 Comments

It’s already brought down a Minister for Justice before it was even published, but what is the Guerin Report about?

"It’s very easy to have an establishment view." Minister wants open competition for top Garda job
# Guerin Report
# Guerin Report

"It’s very easy to have an establishment view." Minister wants open competition for top Garda job

May 9th 2014, 4:20 PM 10,582 Views 30 Comments

Frances Fitzgerald also says she will “take lessons” from the criticisms of her predecessor Alan Shatter.

Guerin report which cost Shatter job is revealed
# Garda Whistleblowers
# Garda Whistleblowers

Guerin report which cost Shatter job is revealed

May 9th 2014, 12:44 PM 19,879 Views 50 Comments

The report recommends: The entire bail process, nine Garda investigations and the whole management of whistleblower complaints should be thoroughly probed in upcoming inquiry.

# whistleblowers - Wednesday 7 May, 2014

Alan Shatter has resigned as Justice, Equality and Defence Minister
# Shatter Resigns
# Shatter Resigns

Alan Shatter has resigned as Justice, Equality and Defence Minister

May 7th 2014, 10:47 PM 45,884 Views 276 Comments

The Taoiseach made the announcement to the Dáil this afternoon.

'Dear Enda....' Here is Alan Shatter's resignation letter
# Shatter Resigns
# Shatter Resigns

'Dear Enda....' Here is Alan Shatter's resignation letter

May 7th 2014, 5:14 PM 25,512 Views 47 Comments

Shatter told the Taoiseach he’s leaving to help avoid controversy for the Government.

# whistleblowers - Tuesday 6 May, 2014

Gardaí will be covered by whistleblower legislation
# Whistleblowers
# Whistleblowers

Gardaí will be covered by whistleblower legislation

May 6th 2014, 4:30 PM 4,209 Views 8 Comments

The move will also see the abolition of the current confidential recipient system.

# whistleblowers - Saturday 5 April, 2014

Garda whistleblower: Alan Shatter's behaviour has been deplorable
# Gardagate
# Gardagate

Garda whistleblower: Alan Shatter's behaviour has been deplorable

Apr 5th 2014, 7:40 AM 15,913 Views 117 Comments

In an interview on The Late Late Show, John Wilson questioned why fellow whistleblower Maurice McCabe’s access to the PULSE system is now being reviewed.

# whistleblowers - Wednesday 2 April, 2014

'What happened here is very clear': Fine Gael backbenchers got an interesting Gardagate FAQ
# Briefing
# Briefing

'What happened here is very clear': Fine Gael backbenchers got an interesting Gardagate FAQ

Apr 2nd 2014, 7:18 PM 13,289 Views 50 Comments

An email was sent to Fine Gael TDs, Senators and MEPs last week dealing with questions about the ongoing controversy surrounding the Minister for Justice and the gardaí.

Whistleblowers have been vital in undercovering secrets in Ireland, says Observer editor
# Secrets
# Secrets

Whistleblowers have been vital in undercovering secrets in Ireland, says Observer editor

Apr 2nd 2014, 6:40 AM 5,616 Views 6 Comments

John Mulholland, the Dublin-born editor of the Observer, said that the Edward Snowden story had opened people’s eyes to issues around journalistic security.

# whistleblowers - Monday 31 March, 2014

Leo Varadkar is 'concerned' that the gardaí allegedly wanted to destroy tapes
# Gardagate
# Gardagate

Leo Varadkar is 'concerned' that the gardaí allegedly wanted to destroy tapes

Mar 31st 2014, 1:09 PM 9,464 Views 56 Comments

The Minister for Transport also says that the opposition have “got it all wrong” by focusing on Shatter and not the gardaí.

# whistleblowers - Saturday 29 March, 2014

Column: Pride, arrogance and the impotence of political leadership in GardaGate
# Gardagate
# Gardagate

Column: Pride, arrogance and the impotence of political leadership in GardaGate

Mar 29th 2014, 8:00 AM 97 Views 34 Comments

This is the arrogant nature of permanent government. It gets too used to running the show and always being right, writes Aaron McKenna.

# whistleblowers - Thursday 27 March, 2014

Shatter officials deny telling Callinan that he could not withdraw ‘disgusting’ remark
# Whistleblowers
# Whistleblowers

Shatter officials deny telling Callinan that he could not withdraw ‘disgusting’ remark

Mar 27th 2014, 11:03 PM 16,195 Views 72 Comments

The Department of Justice has responded to claims that ex-Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan’s withdrawal of the infamous ‘disgusting’ remark was delayed on the advice of Alan Shatter’s officials.

# whistleblowers - Wednesday 26 March, 2014

GardaGate: Here’s everything we learned today, what it means and the questions that remain
# Gardagate
# Gardagate

GardaGate: Here’s everything we learned today, what it means and the questions that remain

Mar 26th 2014, 11:15 PM 21,232 Views 62 Comments

Here are the dozen things you need to know about the extraordinary events of the past few hours…

WATCH: Alan Shatter apologises to the garda whistleblowers
# Whistleblowers
# Whistleblowers

WATCH: Alan Shatter apologises to the garda whistleblowers

Mar 26th 2014, 5:35 PM 18,071 Views 125 Comments

Sorry…not the hardest word, it seems.

The Gardaí ‘did not do enough’ to engage with whistleblowers: Enda Kenny
# Gardagate
# Gardagate

The Gardaí ‘did not do enough’ to engage with whistleblowers: Enda Kenny

Mar 26th 2014, 1:40 PM 8,101 Views 43 Comments

During leaders’ questions, Micheál Martin accused Kenny of ‘sacking’ Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan.

# whistleblowers - Tuesday 25 March, 2014

Timeline: The eight weeks that led to Martin Callinan’s resignation
# Whistleblowers
# Whistleblowers

Timeline: The eight weeks that led to Martin Callinan’s resignation

Mar 25th 2014, 2:00 PM 8,195 Views 28 Comments

The Garda Commissioner was widely criticised for labelling the actions of whistleblowers “disgusting”.

IN FULL: Martin Callinan's statement on his 'decision to retire'
# Whistleblowers
# Whistleblowers

IN FULL: Martin Callinan's statement on his 'decision to retire'

Mar 25th 2014, 12:23 PM 14,186 Views 63 Comments

“In the best interests of An Garda Síochána and my family, I have decided to retire.”

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has resigned
# Whistleblowers
# Whistleblowers

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has resigned

Mar 25th 2014, 9:44 AM 33,416 Views 244 Comments

Martin Callinan said his decision is in the best interest of his family and the force.

Whistleblowers, alcohol-related public order offences and trade secrets
# Oireachtas Agenda
# Oireachtas Agenda

Whistleblowers, alcohol-related public order offences and trade secrets

Mar 25th 2014, 9:00 AM 7,918 Views 5 Comments

Everything happening in Leinster House today.

Callinan the name on everyone's lips as Cabinet meets
# Whistleblowers
# Whistleblowers

Callinan the name on everyone's lips as Cabinet meets

Mar 25th 2014, 8:05 AM 6,771 Views 40 Comments

Martin Callinan is under fire for a remark he made about Garda whistleblowers.

# whistleblowers - Monday 24 March, 2014

VIDEO: Taoiseach declines to answer questions on Callinan controversy
# Walk And Talk
# Walk And Talk

VIDEO: Taoiseach declines to answer questions on Callinan controversy

Mar 24th 2014, 2:52 PM 8,267 Views 62 Comments

Journalists had to make do with a brief walk and talk with Enda Kenny in Dublin today.

Whistleblowers 'gagged' under new GP contract, claims IMO
# HSE
# HSE

Whistleblowers 'gagged' under new GP contract, claims IMO

Mar 24th 2014, 2:24 PM 8,135 Views 33 Comments

The Irish Medical Organisation said that the Minister for Health is being hypocritical by saying he is in favour of whistleblowers.

Tánaiste: Shatter should ‘clear up’ claims whistleblowers did not cooperate
# Cabinet Split
# Cabinet Split

Tánaiste: Shatter should ‘clear up’ claims whistleblowers did not cooperate

Mar 24th 2014, 12:30 PM 6,984 Views 54 Comments

Meanwhile, a garda spokesperson has said there are “no plans” for Commissioner Martin Callinan to issue a statement on the controversy surrounding his reference to the whistleblowers’ actions as disgusting.

# whistleblowers - Friday 21 March, 2014

Micheál Martin thinks Alan Shatter seems to have a huge problem saying: 'I got it wrong'
# Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis
# Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis

Micheál Martin thinks Alan Shatter seems to have a huge problem saying: 'I got it wrong'

Mar 21st 2014, 6:41 PM 6,460 Views 42 Comments

The Fianna Fáil leader has said that the Taoiseach is trying to shut down the controversy surrounding remarks made by the Garda Commissioner about two whistleblowers.

The Tánaiste thinks the Garda Commissioner should withdraw ‘disgusting’ remark
# Garda Whistleblowers
# Garda Whistleblowers

The Tánaiste thinks the Garda Commissioner should withdraw ‘disgusting’ remark

Mar 21st 2014, 2:00 PM 11,605 Views 38 Comments

Several government ministers have now called on the Garda Commissioner to withdraw his remarks that the actions of two garda whistleblowers were disgusting.

# whistleblowers - Thursday 20 March, 2014

Central Bank sets up hotline for bank whistleblowers
# Malpractice
# Malpractice

Central Bank sets up hotline for bank whistleblowers

Mar 20th 2014, 10:32 AM 4,891 Views 16 Comments

Officials have promised concerned bankers more firepower and protection when reporting improper practice.

# whistleblowers - Tuesday 18 March, 2014

Garda voices on the whistleblower controversy: 'Morale in the force is in the toilet'
# Speak Out
# Speak Out

Garda voices on the whistleblower controversy: 'Morale in the force is in the toilet'

Mar 18th 2014, 7:00 AM 13,540 Views 61 Comments

We asked members of the gardaí what impact the whistleblower controversy has had on the force.

# whistleblowers - Thursday 13 March, 2014

From 'Mighty Mouse' to 'Church Mouse': Dara Calleary on Enda Kenny's week
# Whistleblowers
# Whistleblowers

From 'Mighty Mouse' to 'Church Mouse': Dara Calleary on Enda Kenny's week

Mar 13th 2014, 2:10 PM 6,577 Views 17 Comments

The Fianna Fáil TD said the Taoiseach’s ‘army of spin doctors’ played up Frank Flannery’s resignation but stayed silent on Alan Shatter.

Garda whistleblower says Shatter lives in 'an imaginary world'
# Whistleblowers
# Whistleblowers

Garda whistleblower says Shatter lives in 'an imaginary world'

Mar 13th 2014, 11:04 AM 10,625 Views 136 Comments

John Wilson said that he believes the majority of Irish people do not support the Justice Minister.

# whistleblowers - Wednesday 12 March, 2014

Callinan says he didn't call whistleblowers "disgusting"
# PAC
# PAC

Callinan says he didn't call whistleblowers "disgusting"

Mar 12th 2014, 7:31 PM 13,564 Views 128 Comments

The Garda Commissioner said that he was actually referring to the manner in which sensitive data appeared in the public domain.

There's a new garda confidential recipient... but not for long
# Whistleblowers
# Whistleblowers

There's a new garda confidential recipient... but not for long

Mar 12th 2014, 5:38 PM 8,692 Views 28 Comments

Retired judge Pat McMahon will vacate the office once it is abolished in the coming weeks.

'Do the honourable thing': Shatter told to apologise to Maurice McCabe
# Whistleblowers
# Whistleblowers

'Do the honourable thing': Shatter told to apologise to Maurice McCabe

Mar 12th 2014, 1:42 PM 8,651 Views 50 Comments

Micheál Martin said today’s Garda Inspectorate report into penalty points ‘vindicated’ whistleblowers.

# whistleblowers - Saturday 1 March, 2014

Wallace: 'I've heard so many people cry now, it really is heartbreaking stuff'
# Gardaí
# Gardaí

Wallace: 'I've heard so many people cry now, it really is heartbreaking stuff'

Mar 1st 2014, 1:05 PM 21,745 Views 86 Comments

Since this week’s publicity surrounding the gardaí, Mick Wallace said more people have come to him with information.

# whistleblowers - Tuesday 25 February, 2014

'Gardaí who want to come forward must be protected'
# Whistleblowers
# Whistleblowers

'Gardaí who want to come forward must be protected'

Feb 25th 2014, 9:04 AM 4,364 Views 17 Comments

Frank McBrearty Jnr says that gardaí have not implemented the reforms suggested in the 2008 Morris Report.

Poll: Has your trust in An Garda Síochána been affected by recent events?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Has your trust in An Garda Síochána been affected by recent events?

Feb 25th 2014, 7:47 AM 16,762 Views 116 Comments

An Garda Síochána has been all over the news recently, has it affected how you feel about them?

# whistleblowers - Sunday 23 February, 2014

Minister Alex White wants Shatter to correct Dáil comments on whistleblower
# Under Pressure
# Under Pressure

Minister Alex White wants Shatter to correct Dáil comments on whistleblower

Feb 23rd 2014, 7:57 PM 15,409 Views 71 Comments

The cooperation of garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe was questioned by the Minister.

# whistleblowers - Wednesday 19 February, 2014

'Can I suggest you relieve Minister Shatter of his duties?' Mary Lou McDonald's advice to Enda Kenny this afternoon
# Whistleblowers
# Whistleblowers

'Can I suggest you relieve Minister Shatter of his duties?' Mary Lou McDonald's advice to Enda Kenny this afternoon

Feb 19th 2014, 1:20 PM 15,747 Views 147 Comments

The Justice Minister was strongly criticised by both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin today.

# whistleblowers - Thursday 6 February, 2014

TD claims that evidence from garda whistleblower was 'debunked'
# Penalty Points
# Penalty Points

TD claims that evidence from garda whistleblower was 'debunked'

Feb 6th 2014, 12:21 PM 7,824 Views 22 Comments

The PAC says it will not give Sergeant Maurice McCabe a copy of his evidence, as he requested.

# whistleblowers - Tuesday 4 February, 2014

'Good employers have nothing to fear from whistleblowers legislation'
# Transparency
# Transparency

'Good employers have nothing to fear from whistleblowers legislation'

Feb 4th 2014, 10:10 PM 7,529 Views 14 Comments

Brendan Howlin says the Protected Disclosures Bill is about a ‘change in culture’.

Whistleblowers, charities, Phil Hogan... and everything else happening in Leinster House today
# Oireachtas Agenda
# Oireachtas Agenda

Whistleblowers, charities, Phil Hogan... and everything else happening in Leinster House today

Feb 4th 2014, 9:00 AM 3,492 Views 6 Comments

What’s going on down on Kildare Street? Well, you asked…

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